Form IV Geography students had an amazing time on the Dorset coast in May. On the first day, they worked on Chesil Beach creating beach profiles and investigating longshore drift as part of their GCSE fieldwork.
Then our students investigated variations between places on the Isle of Portland, stopping for lunch at Portland Bill. Our final stop of the day was Weymouth beach where sea defences were investigated. The students particularly enjoyed this part of the trip as they could see what they’d learned about in the classroom in real life.
We then visited the Jurassic Coast, a World Heritage site. Students investigated the potential for, and location of, landslides at Lulworth Cove. They learnt about how the cove, Stair Hole and Durdle Door were formed. It was a fantastic opportunity to develop their understanding of how landscapes are formed and to apply their learning in the classroom to the real world. After checking in at the Portland Centre and having dinner, we headed to Portland Castle beach for some down time and making s’mores. A perfect end to an inspiring and unforgettable trip.
